Driving from Mérida to Matagalpa
Matagalpa lies 977 km (607 mi) south-east of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 1,192 km (740 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Nicaragua |
| Population | 1.2 million | 109,089 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
What changes when you arrive in Matagalpa
Crossing from Mexico into Nicaragua: money changes from the Peso to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
Where to book car hire from Mérida to Matagalpa
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Staying in Matagalpa
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Common questions
How far is Matagalpa from Mérida?
977 km (607 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mérida; by road roughly 1,192 km (740 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Matagalpa by car?
About 14 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Matagalpa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Matagalpa?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.